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  • Do we really need to take multivitamins?

    Posted on August 8, 2011 by Healthyhilary

    For some time taking a daily multivitamin supplement has been highly recommended for certain target groups such as vegans, vegetarians, those who skip meals or those on restricted diets. However statistics are fast showing that in fact taking a multivitamin should be part of everyone’s daily routine. There are many within the natural health industry [...]


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  • Can you eat your way to a confident you?

    Posted on August 8, 2011 by Healthyhilary

    Food to boost confidence
    It may sound far-fetched to suggest that there are some foods that can boost your confidence and some that can knock it for six but it seems that feeling good about yourself is more than what is on the outside.
    I am sure that many of you could reel off plenty of [...]


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  • Feeling under the weather? There could be a very good reason

    Posted on August 8, 2011 by Healthyhilary

    We all feel ‘under the weather’ at times, but what does this actually mean? Evidence does show that weather can affect in our health in different ways. Climatotherapy is the idea of recommending different weather conditions for different illnesses. Patients with tuberculosis were traditionally sent to the mountains for the lower levels of water vapour [...]


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  • Memory aided by supplements

    Posted on August 6, 2011 by healthyjim

    Adults who take vitamin and mineral supplements for 10 years exhibited better long-term memory skills than those who took placebos, according to a new study.
    French researchers followed 4,500 French men and women between the ages of 45 and 60 for eight years, with half the group taking a daily supplement that included vitamins C and [...]


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  • DDDD

    Posted on July 23, 2011 by healthyjim

      
    The composer's illnesses may have been due to a lack of vitamin D.
    Musicians might want to get outside more or take vitamin D supplements.
    People who live in dark, northern places can't get enough vitamin D from sun exposure.

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart may hold a cautionary tale for musicians who don't get outside enough
    During his short life [...]


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  • How comprehensive was the NHS Choices Report on Supplements - Who needs them?

    Posted on July 22, 2011 by Healthyhilary

    Earlier this month the NHS Choices published a new report on the use of dietary supplements for health. The report states the food supplements did not need to be a part of a healthy lifestyle; food alone can provide the required amount of nutrients to avoid disease.
    But how comprehensive was this study?
    Our body is [...]


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  • Keeping Your Bones Healthy in the Summertime

    Posted on July 4, 2011 by healthyjim

     
    Most educated people  know that calcium is important for building strong bones, a message touted by the dairy industry for years to encourage milk consumption. But did you know there is little evidence, if any, to show that drinking cow’s milk can actually influence bone health? It’s true. Countries where dairy consumption is highest also [...]


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  • A Guide to taking Fish Oil Supplements

    Posted on June 27, 2011 by healthyjim

    HEALTH TIP
    Healthy adults without any history of heart disease should eat fish at least twice a week.
    SUPPORTING RESEARCH
    More Information
    Whether you are currently taking a fish oil supplement to increase your intake of heart-healthy omega-3 fats, or you’re thinking of taking a fish oil supplement, it’s important to know what to take before you swallow [...]


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  • Healthy Living: Vitamin D

    Posted on June 10, 2011 by healthyjim

    Vitamin D keeps bones strong and can help prevent osteoporosis. If you are deficient, you may not even know it, there are no symptoms.

    Top up with sunshine or a supplement:

     

    "There aren't signs of vitamin D deficiency or outward symptoms. Where we see those issues when we measure bone density," said dietician Ellie Wilson. 
    Vitamin D isn't [...]


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  • Advice from Ray Kurzweil

    Posted on May 22, 2011 by healthyjim

    This guy is something called a Futurist, who says if you can survive for 34 more years you could live forever

    If you want more, let me know and I will research it

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcbbr8ZhoFs


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